Brief Description

Sanskriti – Geddes Scholarship is inviting applications for the study of the methodology and principles of Geddes town planning from students of planning and architecture/young professionals. The objective of the scholarship is to promote and advance interest in and understanding of Patrick Geddes principles of town planning. This scholarship will provide an opportunity to create awareness among young planners and architects of Geddes’ principle of place, work and folk. The selected applicants will receive a scholarship worth INR 45000 for 6 months. The candidates may be invited to present the findings in a seminar in Delhi.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to individuals or a group of individuals who follow the below eligibility criteria:
1. Be an Indian national
2. Be in the age group of 20-30
3. Be a student of planning and architecture at the graduate/postgraduate/research level in a recognized university
4. Or a young practising professional in architecture

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a scholarship worth INR 45000 for the 6-month program which will be given in two phases. The first instalment shall be disbursed at the commencement of the scholarship while the second instalment shall be disbursed after the submission of the complete project report.

How can you apply?

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Visit the web page here https://www.sanskritifoundation.org/Geddes-Fellowship.htm and read the instructions carefully.
Step 2: Prepare a two-page CV and a proposal.
Step 3: Send the names and contact addresses/telephones of two referees.
Step 4: Send the application, bearing the title ‘Sanskriti – Geddes Scholarship’ on the envelope, to the below address:
Sanskriti Foundation
C-11, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi-110 016
Step 5: Alternatively, the applications can be sent by email to fellowships@sanskritifoundation.org